Why does popcorn stick to your tounge?

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2006-07-28 12:02:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink

Popcorn contains thin glutinous fibers. When a piece of popcorn is put on your tongue, the moisture or saliva makes the gluten sticky, like glue.

2006-07-28 12:31:14 · answer #1 · answered by dudette 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Because it's dry and soaks up the moisture on your tongue. This creates a little vaccuum so it sticks!

2006-07-28 19:06:10 · answer #2 · answered by AnswerP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I think it absorbs the moisture on your tounge.

2006-07-28 19:06:10 · answer #3 · answered by lexie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the kernel falls out to your tougue

2006-07-28 19:08:47 · answer #4 · answered by pinky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋